Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Orin Swift Tasting The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that … Continue reading →

The Customer Favorites Tasting Due to popular request, this weekend we’ll re-taste some of the favorites from tastings gone by. We’ll start with a delicious Chardonnay from the Carneros region, then revisit the fantastic Pali Pinot Noir that made Wine … Continue reading →

The Hill Family Estate Wine Tasting When he’s not riding waves, Kyle Knox is a passionate wine maker and brand ambassador for Hill Family Estate.  While the combination of a discerning sommelier and an easy-going surfer may seem counterintuitive, Pro … Continue reading →

Caymus Vineyards Pinot Noir Event! Despite being raised in the cellars of Napa Cabernet icon Caymus Vineyards, Joe Wagner nonetheless decided that Pinot Noir was his calling.  His father Chuck taught him the realities of the field work and hose … Continue reading →

Friday evening we will be enjoying wines of the Pacific Northwest.  Our first three come from Oregon where cooler climate varietals shine.  Therefore, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir dominate the Oregon wine production.  Tonight’s selections are the Chehalem Chardonnay and the … Continue reading →